Local 3D printing · student business proposalMetro Vancouver · Startup concept
LayerWorks
THE PRINT STUDIO

What we can print

We would take on custom personal projects, practical plastic parts and small business orders. First we check the design, material and intended use.

CUSTOM CREATIONS

Figures, trophies & gifts

Figures, trophies, tabletop accessories and one-of-a-kind gifts. Bring a printable file or start with a reference image.

Projects from $25
FUNCTIONAL PARTS

Mounts & replacement parts

Camera accessory mounts, cable guides, equipment knobs and custom enclosures. Built around your dimensions.

Projects from $35
BATCH PRODUCTION

Small production runs

Repeatable parts for local businesses. Approve a first sample, then reorder the same approved design.

Batches quoted individually
FROM A PICTURE OR A FILE

A picture is a starting point.

Read our guide to printing, materials and file types.

A single photo cannot tell us hidden geometry, exact size or fit. We scope CAD modelling separately, ask for measurements or additional views, and show you a design for approval. Simple CAD work is proposed from $45; complex figures require a custom quote or specialist partner.

We accept customer-owned designs and properly licensed models. We check printing rights before making branded figures or copyrighted characters.

Choosing a material

PLA: display pieces, trophies and indoor decorative prints. Avoid heat and demanding loads.

PETG: functional prototypes, enclosures and indoor mounts where its properties suit the application.

Specialty work: outdoor, high-temperature or detailed resin parts need separate review or an external production partner. Launch equipment is FDM only.

What to expect from a print

Fit before a full batch

Confirm dimensions, tolerances, load, orientation and environment. Approve one sample before repeat production.

Time for the details

Target turnaround: 3–5 business days after approval for simple jobs; 7–10 for batches. These are planning targets, subject to the quote and queue.

Know the process

FDM leaves visible layer lines. We remove supports and check dimensions; sanding, painting and assembly are extra scoped services.

Medical, food-contact, life-safety and critical load-bearing parts are outside our launch offering. Camera accessory mounts require fit and load testing for their intended use.

A few useful answers.

Can you print anything I have a picture of?

A reference image helps us understand your idea, but not every object is feasible. We first assess geometry, size, rights and function. Modelling and multiple design revisions may be needed.

Can I order hundreds of the same part?

We can assess repeat batches. Our launch target is 10–200 simple parts per order, subject to printer hours. Thousands of identical parts may be more economical through injection moulding or a manufacturing partner.

How does delivery work?

The plan offers appointment pickup at a future Metro Vancouver studio and tracked shipping across Canada. No pickup address is claimed before a lease is secured. Shipping is quoted separately.

Is this business accepting real orders?

This is a BUSM 1115 startup concept. The estimator prepares a downloadable project brief; it does not send an order or take payment.

Estimate your idea